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Anti-Energy Legislation Defeated During Texas 89th Legislative Session; Industry-led Safety Initiatives Advanced

Several high-profile legislative proposals that threatened the foundational pillars of Texas’ energy and economic future failed to advance during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. At the same time, new safety-focused initiatives developed in partnership with the renewable energy industry are moving forward.

AES and Meta Sign Long-Term PPAs to Deliver 650 MW of Solar Capacity in Texas and Kansas

Agreements Bolster AES’ Position as the Energy Partner of Choice for Corporate Customers From The AES Corporation The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced on May 21that it has entered into two long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to support Meta’s data centers with 650 MW of solar projects that AES is bringing online in the Southwest Power PoolContinue reading “AES and Meta Sign Long-Term PPAs to Deliver 650 MW of Solar Capacity in Texas and Kansas”

House Bill 1378 (Virdell)

Code Concepts Group, LLC was engaged by the Advanced Power Alliance and Texas Solar + Storage Association to review and provide expert input on battery energy storage safety legislation in Texas. Based on our review, we believe House Bill 1378 (Virdell) represents a significant step backwards in the safe installation and operation of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Texas.

Danfoss Signs a Seven-Year Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Cypress Creek Renewables

The electronics manufacturer reports that it will power all of its U.S. facilities with a PPA tied to the 270 MW Shakes Solar project in Texas, developed by Cypress Creek Renewables. From PV Magazine Danfoss signed a power purchase agreement (PPA), which it said will cover all of the company’s U.S. facilities with renewable energy.Continue reading “Danfoss Signs a Seven-Year Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Cypress Creek Renewables”

House Bill 5007 (Lambert)

TSSA & APA support efforts to further ensure that Texas is secure while remaining competitive and business friendly. While our organizations have concerns about the bill in its current form, we understand progress is being made to resolve concerns expressed by parties in the energy sector, including our members. We deeply appreciate Representative Lambert’s efforts.

Avangrid and CPS Energy Team Up Again to Power 40,000 More Homes in San Antonio

From SolarQuarter Avangrid, Inc., a major energy company and part of the Iberdrola Group, has expanded its existing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with CPS Energy by adding 159.2 megawatts (MW) of capacity from its Peñascal wind power project in Texas. With this addition, CPS Energy—recognized as the largest municipally-owned provider of electric and natural gasContinue reading “Avangrid and CPS Energy Team Up Again to Power 40,000 More Homes in San Antonio”